Cycle Country POWERMAX 15-0060 User manual

Electric Lift Kit
MODEL NUMBER: 15-0060
OWNER’S MANUAL
CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE A COPY OF THIS
OWNERS MANUAL AT TIME OF SALE
© 2011 Cycle Country Accessories Corp.
6/1/11 Rev. 01

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
MOVING PART HAZARDS
To prevent serious injury and property damage:
Do not operate or install this product without reading and understanding these
instructions.
Keeps hands clear of nylon straps during operation.
Inspect lift motor installation and nylon strap condition before operating winch.
Do not use as a hoist.
Do not use to move people.
Never handle nylon straps or strap connections while in tension.
Prior to initiating lift operation be sure any element which can interfere with safe winching
is removed.
Do not disengage clutch if winch is under load or nylon strap is in tension.
BATTERY HAZARDS
Batteries contain gasses which are flammable.
Wear eye protection and remove all metal jewelry when working with battery.
Do not lean over battery while making connections.
Failure to take proper precaution may result in fire or serious injury.
CAUTION! TO AVOID INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE:
Do not use lift to secure a load during transport.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not use to tow other vehicles.
Do not use as a recovery device
Route support straps so they do not interfere with any plastic body parts
Safety First!
When installing your electric lift system, read and follow all mounting and safety instructions.
Always use caution when working with electricity and remember to verify that no exposed
electrical connections exist before energizing your winch circuit.
PowerMax Electric Lift Specifications:
1) Rated Line Pull: 500lbs. (25 Amp Draw)
2) Motor: 12V DC , 0.4hp (310w) permanent magnet
3) Control: Handlebar mounted Mini-rocker switch
4) Geartrain: 3-Stage Planetary
5) Brake: patent-pending disc brake
6) Recommended Battery: 12 Volt, 12 Amp-hour minimum
7) Battery Leads:10 gauge
To install the complete kit, you will need to mount the winch to the plow (or other
compatible product), the rocker switch to the handlebar and wiring harness to the vehicle.
Mounting locations may vary depending on make and model of the vehicle. Read and
understand the following instructions to choose the appropriate mounting locations.
The Cycle Country PowerMax Electric Lift can be installed on most Cycle Country plow
systems and use electric power from the vehicles battery to raise and lower the plow. A
handlebar mounted switch allows the operator to easily operate the lift from the driver’s seat.
A built-in safety feature prevents the electric lift from being operated unless the vehicles
ignition switch is turned on.

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Installation:
Step 1: Mount the lift motor
Mount the lift motor to the push tube as shown in figure 1.

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Step 2: Handlebar Switch Installation
Install the rocker switch to the handlebar using the hardware included in this kit. (see
figure 2 and figure 6)
It is recommended that the switch be installed on the left handlebar. A piece of electrical
tape wrapped around the handlebar will help prevent rotation of mount on the handlebar.
Do not clamp over any hoses or cables.
Exact positioning may vary depending on the vehicle make and model.
WARNING!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL FIRE:
Do not route electrical cables across sharp edges.
Do not route electrical cables through or near moving parts.
Do not route electrical cables through or near any high temperature parts.
Avoid pinch and wear/abrasion points when installing all electrical cables.
Use caution when moving or repositioning any vehicle controls so as to not compromise
the safe operation of the vehicle. Select a mounting position that will provide clearance
for all vehicle controls.
Before securing the switch cable with tie wraps, make sure that the handlebars and all
controls have full range of motion.
Step 3: Control box mounting
The control box is a primary safety feature in your winch system. It disconnects your
winch from its power source when the vehicle is not in use. The contactor must be
correctly installed to work properly.
Secure the control box using the included straps or mount using hardware (not included).
Exact location will vary depending on the vehicle.
Ensure the control box mounting location selected provides sufficient clearance from all
metal structures such as frame tubes.
After choosing a mounting location for the control box make certain that all wiring will
reach the appropriate location. (see figure 3)
Handlebar
mount
Rocker switch
assembly

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Step 4: Wiring Installation
Connect the switch wires to the control box. Splice the red 20ga wire to a wire supplying
+12 volts only when the vehicle ignition is turned on.
Attach the red power wire to the Positive (+) post on the battery. Attach the black power
wire to the Negative (-) post on the battery

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Step 5: Attaching the lift to the vehicle
Wrap the loop strap around the top rack, bumper or other location that is suitable to
support the weight of the plow.
Connect the loop strap to the adjustable lift strap using the snap pin.
Connect the wire leads from the control box harness to the wire leads from the lift motor.
CAUTION!
TO PREVENT INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR THE STRAPS:
Do not wrap nylon strap across sharp edges.
Do not allow the nylon straps to rub against the body of the vehicle.
Do not adjust or try to release straps under tension.
Front
Rack
Lift
Strap
Loop
Strap
Connect
Wire
leads
Snap
Pin
Press to
release
Figure 4
Pull to
adjust

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Step 6: Operating the lift
Verify that the lift is operational by turning on the vehicle ignition and pressing the
handlebar switch in either direction.
The lift motor can be operated in either direction to lift the plow. To reverse the direction,
hold the switch down when letting out the strap allowing the strap to wrap back on the
spool in the opposite direction. Select the direction of the wrap that minimizes the contact
between the strap and the spool housing.
WARNING: IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Do not lift the plow high enough to cause the push tube to contact the bottom of the
vehicle, otherwise damage to the vehicle or plow system may result.
Do not disengage the spool while under tension.

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One Year Limited Warranty
For the period of one (1) year from the purchase date, Cycle Country Accessories Corporation will replace
for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found upon examination by Cycle Country
A
ccessories Corporation to be defective in material, workmanship, or both.
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ll transportation costs incurred submitting product to Cycle Country for warranty consideration must be
borne by the purchaser. If Cycle Country determines that the product must be returned to the factory for
credit, please call 1-800-841-2222 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping
instructions.
This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse, improper
maintenance, normal wear, or other causes beyond the manufacturer’s control. In order to protect you and
your ATV, certain parts of the plow system and/or hardware are designed to fail when the equipment is
over-stressed.
Peripheral products such as engines, electric motors, and actuators may carry an original manufacturer’s
warranty. Please call Cycle Country Accessories Corporation for more information.
CYCLE COUNTRY ACCESSORIES CORPORATION
1701 38TH AVE W
SPENCER, IA 51301
SERVICE: 800-841-2222 FAX: [phone]
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